Friday, September 21, 2012

american planning to live in brazil

american planning to live in brazil?
i'm an american and i plan on living in brazil someday.how is the culture there? are they bias towards americans of indian origin? how long would it take for me to be fluent in portuguese? is getting a job there easy? thankss
Other - Brazil - 4 Answers
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Brazil is big, First I need to know where to live in Brazil? What do you want to work? and what do you do? because we have many different cultures in different locations. We also one of the worst distributions of income in the world. So you can find several in a Brazil. A very rich and another poor, great development in some states and other very late delayed. In general people are very receptive and friendly. We do not have anything against the American people, nor against any foreigner who comes here. The country is very rich and full of job opportunities. We have democracy and free expression. But like all developing countries, we have violence and other problems related to poverty and corruption, but if you avoid certain places to go, you probably will not have problems. I recommend first, you make a trip here and see the country only to then make a decision. see it by. Divi.
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(1) Is getting a job there easy? IT depends on your qualification, where you lives, your age, etc; (2) How long would it take for me to be fluent in portuguese? This depends on your ability to learn idioms, but, I think you can learn to speak portuguese in less than 6 months if you are very interested for it and 1 1/2 to become (really) fluent with no accents; (3) Are they bias towards americans of indian origin? Brazilians has no problem against any ethnicity, because we a multi racial nation formed by immigrants from more than 50 countries including USA; and, (4) How is the culture there? DIverse. I think it's not so different of US culture. At least in the medium sized/big cities. I have a YouTube channel just for helping foreigners to know Brazil, Brazilians and Brazilian culture better. You will find a lot of videos about everything: how people looks like, how people dress in Brazil, ethnic groups, cities, economy, etc. Take a look: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=AllAboutBrazil&view=favorites
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Well, if you are able about speak and write in Portuguese it is not so hard get a job here. Brazilian schools of English really want native English teaches. It depends what method you will use to learn Portuguese. Brazilians are Latinos so ... we are sweet, we like kiss and hug. And please if a Brazilian try kiss you should accept. If you don't the person would think you don't like him or her. And it doesn't sound good.
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We are very warm people. We like to hug, kiss and lots of talk. About the language.. depends on u actually. I used to live in Boston and took me 2 years to start speaking english. Its with u. Have fun down here. Rio is the best place..

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Friday, September 14, 2012

How many people reading this live in Brazil

How many people reading this live in Brazil?

Other - Cultures & Groups - 1 Answers
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I live in the U.S I'm proud to be an American and everyone who is not American can suck my biker thighs OOOOOOOOOH YEEEEEAAHH!!!!!!!!!

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Friday, September 7, 2012

Brazil

Brazil....?
In June my newborn son and I are moving to Brazil to live with my fiance and I'm from a tiny Island called Nantucket. I have never left the United States. Please someone tell me a little bit what its like... culture shock.. I want to be a little prepared. Im moving to sao jose dos campos, Sao Paulo state.
Packing & Preparation - 5 Answers
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I am an exchange student living in Brazil now, so maybe I can help. I too had never been out of the states. First thing you will notice is how absolutely great the people are. on my flight down here the Brazilians were cheering and talking to eachother the whole time. they are very warm people and even though some don't have money, they are still happy. I think we can learn a lot from the Brazilian people. I dont know how big your city will be, but sometimes you must be careful. I have never had any problems but I know people who have. It is a 3rd world country, and there is a large gap between middle and upper class in some cities. I hope you have a great life here in Brazil, it is a beautiful country.
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hey, check these journals from Brazil: http://www.goabroad.net/journal.php?countryID=10&btnFilter=Show+Journals
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To minimize the effects of a potential cultural shock, take in advance some Portuguese classes. However, you will notice that language skills are not a barrier to build up a social network of warm, talkative, helpful and trusted people. Sao Jose dos Campos is the base of many large multinational manufacturer companies. There is also a world-class higher education institution called Instituto Tecnologico da Aeronautica (The Technological Institute for Aeronautics). In fact, this city is known as the Brazilian Silicon Valley because it attracts many high-tech companies and is also located in a valley. Back to the topic: in Brazil there are many supermarkets, including world-brands like Wall-Mart and Carrefour, so I believe it will be very convenient for your daily life. Most cars in Brazil have manual transmission. If you're planning to drive there, it is better to get used to it. If you're into teaching, English native speakers are a hot commodity in some private language schools. About some (bad) Brazilian habits: 1) Cutting lines is a common practice; 2) Some Brazilians simply don't know the meaning of arriving in time. Be prepared to wait a long time for that bus/Brazilian friend/important document to arrive... Also bear in mind that Brazilians are much more liberal in their attitudes than Americans. Just to give you an example, that infamous "wardrobe mal-function" incident with Janet Jackson during the Super Bowl would probably cause only some chuckles (and lots of ironic jokes) in most of Brazilians. Have a nice stay there.
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I will add to what some of the others have said. I have lived in Brazil before. Without a doubt, the most shocking aspect of Brazil will be the poverty. I haven't been to the city you are going to, but there are some truly destitute, miserable people in Brazil. That said, the country also has some of the most ostentatious displays of wealth I have ever seen. You will also be surprised at how willing people are to help you and how curious they are about how you ended up there. This is terrific because as your Portuguese improves, you will find it very easy to make new friends. It is a warm place, no need to bring a lot of sweaters. People are very sexually liberated there. Making out in public is okay, and random sexual encounters are de riguer. You will also notice a lot of prostitution, rent by the hour motels on the edge of towns, and porno magazines, which are available and displayed openly at just about every news stand, at least in the bigger cities any way. Brazil is an immigrant country, and just about every kind of food is available from Italian to Sushi to Chinese to Lebanese to German. If you are in need for a dose of Americana, or the closest thing to it, you should go to Sao Paulo (the city) and hang out in the Jardins neighborhood, Morumbi, etc., which are about as close as it comes to being like the States. Brazil is a wonderful place and I want desperately to return to work. For all its problems, the scenery, the people, the weather and the culture are undeniably wonderful. Best of luck!
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Dear Hilary: Brazil is an awesome country with lots of fun things to do, very warm loving people and the culture diversity is unlike any other place in the world. Somethings you should do before going. keep an open mind, things are done differently in different places; Learn basic Portuguese. Like how to ask for water, food, and directions. Say thank you. Never tell a Brazilian that he/she speaks Spanish. That's an insult. We are a proud nation of close to 200 million people. Brazilian Portuguese is our native tongue. Find a job as an English Teacher you will learn Portuguese from your students, you will have something to do. and you make some money for your expenses. Although not too much money. Above all have fun. There are tons of places to visit and to see. Enjoy it. Many people dream of living or visiting Brazil. Be street smart. Like in any major city in the world there are good and bad. If you are street smart. i.e. don't wear jewelry on the streets, don't leave with your wallet packet full with cash, be aware of your surroundings. Always go out in group, etc. you will be in good shape. Have Fun. Brazil is a lovely place and the best asset we have is our hospitality and the friendly nature of the people. Regards, Cesar

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Saturday, September 1, 2012

How can I as a US citizen live and work in Brazil

How can I as a US citizen live and work in Brazil?
What are the visa implications and such? Are there any programs that assist in this regard?
Other - Brazil - 7 Answers
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Simple - fly down to Brazil and get a job there. It's not that hard - really.
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go to the Brazilian Embassy and talk to them,also take your passport and get an entry Visa in the same time,don't forget they speak Portuguese not Spanish
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You need to go to the webpage below to read about visas. I read the page and it does not looke like Brazil offers work visas to foreigners unless theya re there to work for a foreing company on contractl you will probably nned to talk to them about this. MANY countries do not want foreign workers and have very strict regulations regarding them.
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Have you got $50,000 USD ? If yes, go, the permanet residency is yours already. Dont have $50,000 USD, visit www.latineuro.com find a nice Brazilian lady you can really get to know, then if you seriously really love her, you can be married and living in Brazil in about a year or two years time and have a couple of children( or more) with her.
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The person who mentioned US$50,000 is right. Make an investment in a business to that amount and you can have a visa. The other two ways are to get married or to have a child who is a Brazilian citizen even if you aren't married to the other parent. Work permits are difficult, more difficult than for foreigners in the US in some cases. The Brazilians make no exceptions for people with special talents or skills. The best way to get a work visa is to have a company hire you outside of Brazil and have them send you down. There's a message board on BrazilMax that deals with these issues. You may find help there. See the link below.
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You can apply to "investor visa" if you plan to invest US$50,000 or more to any business in Brazil. You can also apply for "employment visa" if you have a company sponsoring you, but I warn that good employment is very hard to find.
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It's easier to get a tourist visa than a work visa and permanent residency. It's a tight and underpaid labor market, so you may end up just teaching English. Best bet is to save some cash, and so you can hedge your opportunities before you go.

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